Roza Shanina was a Soviet sniper during World War II who was credited with fifty-nine confirmed kills, including twelve soldiers during the Battle of Vilnius. Shanina volunteered for the military after the death of her brother in 1941 and chose to be a marksman on the front line. Praised for her shooting accuracy, Shanina was … Continue reading Smart, Beautiful, and Deadly: 19-Year-Old Soviet Sniper Roza Shanina with 59 Confirmed Kills, 1945